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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Didius Julianus P M TR P COS S C; Fortuna
193 year| Bronze | 10.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#268015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.851–12.62 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Didius Julianus. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Fortuna may have been seen as a symbol of hope and good fortune for the empire and its citizens.
